European Exploration

Which two explorers sailed for England?

• Cabot and Cartier
• Cartier and Hudson
• Cabot and Hudson
• Columbus and Cartier

Which three explorers sailed for Spain?

• Cabot, Cartier, Hudson
• Leon, Balboa, Columbus
• Columbus, Balboa, Cartier
• Cabot, Hudson, Columbus

Which explorer sailed for France?

• Cartier
• Cabot
• Hudson
• Columbus

Christopher Columbus was sponsored by Spain to go on his voyage. However, he was born in __________.

• France
• England
• Asia
• Italy

For the early European explorers, which of the following provided the BEST means of transportation from one place to another?

• Train
• Boat
• Car
• Plane

Which Spanish explorer was trying to search for the legendary “Fountain of Youth”?

• Leon
• Columbus
• Cartier
• Cabot

Which explorer tried to find a northern trade route between Europe and Asia but instead discovered a bay and a river he named after himself?

• Hudson
• Balboa
• Cabot
• Columbus

Vasco Nunez Balboa is known for his exploration of Panama in the early 1500s. Which of these obstacles did he face?

• Ice
• Cold Climate
• Thick Jungles
• No Maps

Which explorer led the first expedition to reach what is now Florida?

• Columbus
• Balboa
• Cartier
• Leon

Which explorer sailed for France and is credited with discovering the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St. Lawrence River?

• Cartier
• Cabot
• Hudson
• Columbus